UP IHR conducts Second FGD on the Human Rights Impact of the Philippines’ Transition to Circular Economy The UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights (UP IHR) conducted its second focus group discussion (FGD) on 14 June 2024, as part of its initiative to examine the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (R.A. No. 11898, or EPRA) and its impact on various sectors. The FGD was attended by representatives from several corporations and organizations, including SGV & Co., Philippine Plastics Industry Association, Universal Robina Corporation, Plastic Bank Philippines, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, PCX Solutions, Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Material Sustainability (PARMS), CEMEX…

UP IHR Co-organizes a Legal Forum on SOGIESC in the Asia-Pacific Region In light of the celebration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBT), the UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights (UP IHR) and the Gender Law and Policy Program (UP GLPP) organized a Legal Forum on the Status of Recognition of the Rights of Persons with Diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) in the Asia-Pacific Region on 16 May 2024. The event was in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ateneo de Manila School of Law, the Integrated Bar…

The Admissions Committee of the UP College of Law is pleased to announce that after evaluation of the results of the 2024 Law Aptitude Examination (LAE), undergraduate general weighted average, and other factors, it has approved: (1) the list of applicants who have qualified for admission for Academic Year 2024-2025, and (2) the list of applicants who have qualified for the interviews. LAE application results will be released in the applicant’s LAE portal account. The applicants who qualified for interview will be notified of their respective interview schedules through email. The interviews will commence on the first week of June…

SEC partners with the UP Law Center to foster capital market development The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has teamed up with the University of the Philippines (UP) Law Center in generating more research projects to help foster capital market development in the country. In a ceremony held on March 18, the SEC and the UP Law Center signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for cooperation in research projects, capacity building and policy analysis, and resource and information sharing relevant to the capital markets. Under the MOU, the UP Law Center shall provide the SEC with technical…

UP IHR holds a public forum on Anti-Rape Laws in the Philippines In celebration of National Women’s Month and International Women’s Day, the UP Law Center Institute of Human Rights (UP IHR) held a public forum on 8 March 2024 titled “Strengthening Justice: Assessing and Advancing Anti-Rape Laws in the Philippines.” UP College of Law Dean Darlene Marie B. Berberabe opened the event by emphasizing the need for the forum in order to critically assess the implementation of ‘The Stronger Protection Against Rape and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Act of 2022,’ or Republic Act No. 11648, and its application and…